Biography
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The Legacy of Sovereign Joy: God’s Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin
Book by John Piper
We admire these men for their greatness, but the truth is Augustine grappled with sexual passions. Martin Luther struggled to control his tongue. John Calvin fought the battle of faith with worldly weapons. Yet each man will always be remembered … Learn More
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Augustine of Hippo
Book by Simonetta Carr
Outside of the people in the Bible, Augustine of Hippo is the most influential person in church history. Yet how many people know his story? In this book, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life and ministry of Augustine. … Learn More
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Athanasius
Book by Simonetta Carr
Athanasius of Alexandria led the fight for orthodoxy in the early church, standing firm for the deity of Christ even as the entire world was against him. Simonetta Carr presents his life in this richly illustrated work for children. Learn More
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Jonathan Edwards: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought
Book by Stephen Nichols
Jonathan Edwards, a leader in the Great Awakening during the eighteenth century, still has much to teach the church. Evangelicals are rediscovering him through the efforts of several authors (John Gerstner, Iain Murray, Harry Stout, and others) and publishers (Banner … Learn More
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A God Entranced Vision of All Things: The Legacy of Jonathan Edwards
Book by Various Authors
This collection of ten essays, put together in honor of Jonathan Edwards’ 300th birthday, celebrates the contributions of Edwards to our understanding of God, salvation, the church, the family, and other topics. Contributors include Mark Dever, Paul Helm, J.I. Packer, … Learn More
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Herman Bavinck: Pastor, Churchman, Statesman, and Theologian
Book by Ron Gleason
Highlighting the breadth of Herman Bavinck’s experience in theology and politics, Ronald N. Gleason offers the English-speaking world a vivid picture of the Dutch theologian’s life. Gleason, a leading authority on Bavinck’s life and ideas, brings to light Bavinck’s rich … Learn More
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The Roots of Endurance: Invincible Perseverance in the Lives of John Newton, Charles Simeon, and William Wilberforce
Book by John Piper
John Newton, Charles Simeon, and William Wilberforce suffered lifelong opposition and endured for the causes of gospel truth, missionary zeal, and political justice. They found, in solid doctrine and humble joy, the tough roots for habitual tenderness in response to … Learn More
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Luther and the Reformation
Teaching Series by R.C. Sproul
Ten 23-Minute Messages. Centuries after his death, Martin Luther is celebrated as an intellectual giant, a brave opponent of corruption, a shaper of culture, indeed, as one of the most significant figures in Western history. Many people, however, are unaware … Learn More
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John Calvin
Book by Simonetta Carr
In this attractive volume, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life, thought, and work of one of the most famous Reformers of the Christian church. She tells about the life of John Calvin from his birth to his death, … Learn More
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George Whitefield: The Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival (Volume 2)
Book by Arnold Dallimore
Many reasons combine to make this full-scale portrait of Whitefield a biography of impressive importance. Whitefield’s life provides in itself a story scarcely paralleled. From the age of 24 when he commanded the largest congregations yet seen in America, until … Learn More
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Charles Hodge: The Pride of Princeton
Book by Andrew Hoffecker
Charles Hodge (1797–1878) is regarded by many as the most significant American theologian of the nineteenth century. He drove forward the rapid growth of theological education and contributed to Presbyterianism’s wide-ranging influence in public life. His advocacy of a Reformed … Learn More
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Heroes of the Christian Faith
Teaching Series by R.C. Sproul
Our Lord has not left His church without leaders to point us back to the great truths of God revealed in Scripture. Seven of these men are held in especially high esteem because of their witness at critical points in … Learn More
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October 2004 Tabletalk
Tabletalk by Various
The October 2004 issue of Tabletalk looks at the life and thought of John Owen. Contributors include R.C. Sproul along with Alistair Begg, Sinclair Ferguson, George Grant, Robert Oliver, R.C. Sproul Jr., and Carl Trueman. Tabletalk features articles about topics central to … Learn More